Chapter 6

Moving the Hard Disk

This chapter describes the procedure you use when you plan to move your computer. Even if you are moving the computer only a short distance, use option 5, Prepare hard disk for moving, to prevent damage to the hard disk.

For each hard disk installed in the system, this program ensures that the read/write heads are moved away from the disk surfaces and locked securely in position. If the heads are not secured and the computer is subjected to shock or vibration, the heads may bump the disk surfaces and the drive may be damaged. At the very least you may lose a considerable amount of data.

To secure the heads, select option 5 from the OPERATION MENU. You see a screen of information reminding you that the heads will not be unlocked until the computer is reset or switched off and on again. The screen is displayed, the heads are moved, and the keyboard is disabled. You can now turn the computer off and move it to the new location.

You can also secure the heads on your hard disk by executing the MS-DOS HDSIT command.

Note: If you are using a non-Epson hard disk that does not have a predefined cylinder for securing the heads, you may need to specify the cylinder number when giving the HDSIT command. To do this, you must enter the following command at the MS-DOS system prompt:

HDSIT /C xxx

The /C selects the cylinder switch and xxx is the number of the cylinder where the heads are to be secured. See your hard disk manual for more information.

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